Revision of the Regulations on Protection of Integrated Circuit Layout-Designs

August 17, 2026

Decree of the State Council of the People's Republic of China

No. 842

The Regulations on Protection of Integrated Circuit Layout-Designs, as revised and adopted at the 91st executive meeting of the State Council on July 10, 2026, are hereby promulgated and shall come into effect on October 15, 2026.

Premier LI Qiang

July 23, 2026

Full text attached hereto: Regulations on Protection of Integrated Circuit Layout-Designs

(Source: The Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China)

 

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